Harry McKirdy’s brace was enough for Swindon to secure an important 2-1 victory over Port Vale in the first leg of their Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final – but James Wilson’s late goal handed the Valiants a lifeline.End-to-end action early on matched the emotional expectations of a bumper home crowd, with Vale’s Harry Charsley and Ryan Edmondson both having their sh...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner says his play-off bound side have performed a “miracle” to be in with a shout of an immediate return to League One after sealing sixth spot with a 3-0 win at Walsall.After an ownership wrangle last summer left the club facing administration, Swindon were among the favourites for back-to-back relegations.But a takeover from Australian businessman Clem Morfuni r...Full Story »

Swindon sealed a League Two play-off place in style as a 3-0 victory at Walsall – the Robins’ fourth successive win – secured sixth spot.Harry McKirdy’s early opener, his 19th league goal of the season, set them on their way before a Jack Payne double, one from the penalty spot, set up a two-legged semi-final with Port Vale.Swindon led after just three minutes as Mandela ...Full Story »

Walsall could have Zak Mills and Jack Rose back in their matchday squad when they conclude their season by hosting promotion-chasing Swindon on Saturday.Defender Mills and goalkeeper Rose missed the 2-2 draw at Colchester last weekend due to a back problem and coronavirus respectively.Joss Labadie and Conor Wilkinson (both knee) are out long-term.Michael Flynn’s Saddlers are 15th in the Le...Full Story »

Ben Garner claimed making the League Two play-offs would be a “fairytale” ending for Swindon after they climbed into the top seven with just one game remaining by beating Barrow 2-1.Louis Reed scored an 85th-minute winner to leave Swindon’s fate in their own hands, just two minutes after Matt Platt had appeared to earn the visitors a point.But Reed’s strike, coupled with ...Full Story »

Swindon surged into the League Two play-off positions as Louis Reed’s late winner earned them a 2-1 win over Barrow.A third straight victory, coupled with Sutton’s home defeat to Bradford, saw the Robins move into the top seven with one game to go.It looked like they were heading for a draw after Matt Platt’s late goal cancelled out Josh Davison’s first-half opener, but R...Full Story »

Swindon will be without Ellis Iandolo for the visit of Barrow on Saturday.The 24-year-old midfielder was given a second yellow card in their midweek victory over Forest Green and will face a one-match ban on the weekend.Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott looks set to miss out again as he continues rehab on an injured shoulder.Defenders Joe Tomlinson and Rob Hunt are both likely to miss the remaining game...Full Story »

Ben Garner insisted Swindon’s play-off dream was alive as his 10-man Robins held on to secure a valuable 2-1 victory over Forest Green.Swindon’s goals came from Louie Barry and Jack Payne before Ellis Iandolo was sent off, with Josh March replying.Garner said: “It was both extremes of the game. I thought we were fantastic first half, we had energy, intensity, we were fantastic ...Full Story »

Swindon maintained their chase for the play-offs as goals from Louie Barry and Jack Payne were enough to earn 10-man Town a 2-1 win over already-promoted Forest Green.An attack-laden first half produced an abundance of goalscoring chances, but it was Swindon who made the most of their opportunities.Rovers’ Jordan Moore-Taylor threatened with a header off the post but the home side responde...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner is hoping for a double fitness boost ahead of Tuesday night’s home clash with already promoted League Two leaders Forest Green.Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott has returned to training after suffering a shoulder injury against Leyton Orient on Easter Monday with Lewis Ward taking his place for Saturday’s 3-0 win at Hartlepool, although the former could return t...Full Story »

Hartlepool’s injury list shows little sign of abating for the clash with Swindon.Pools could only name five substitutes for Monday’s last-gasp defeat at Rochdale, with Jamie Sterry, Nicky Featherstone, Joe Grey and Timi Odusina all missing out.Full-back Sterry suffered a rib injury in the home defeat to Port Vale on Good Friday, while skipper Featherstone has not been involved in the...Full Story »

Ben Garner felt Swindon had enough chances to beat 10-man Leyton Orient but admitted their lacklustre defending at set-pieces let the visitors off the hook in Monday’s 2-1 League Two defeat.Omar Beckles scored either side of the break, while Hector Kyprianou hampered Orient’s bright start as he was shown a second yellow card midway through the first half.Josh Davison netted a late co...Full Story »

Swindon’s play-off hopes were handed a damaging blow as centre-back Omar Beckles scored either side of the break as 10-man Leyton Orient celebrated a 2-1 League Two victory in Wiltshire.On-loan Charlton striker Josh Davison pulled a goal back with a late strike but the visitors held on for maximum points.A first half with few chances saw Beckles score against the run of play midway through...Full Story »

Swindon full-back Rob Hunt will miss the Sky Bet League Two clash with Leyton Orient due to an ankle injury.The right-back left the ground on crutches after being forced off during the 4-1 win over Harrogate on Good Friday.Mandela Egbo, who made the first two goals for Louie Barry at Harrogate, went off with cramp midway through the second half but will be available.Leading scorer Harry McKirdy ...Full Story »

Ben Garner has challenged his Swindon players to keep showing a ruthless streak if they are to grab a Sky Bet League Two play-off spot.Following two games without netting, the Robins reignited their top-seven push with a 4-1 win in which on-loan strikers Louie Barry and Josh Davison both bagged braces.The pair’s potency was timely, with 18-goal leading scorer Harry McKirdy still yet to ret...Full Story »

Swindon offered a timely reminder of their play-off credentials as Louie Barry and Josh Davison both bagged braces in a thumping 4-1 win at Harrogate.Luke Armstrong grabbed the hosts’ consolation in the fourth minute of stoppage time, but the victory kept Ben Garner’s men, who had gone into the game without a win in three games, on the coat-tails of the top seven.Harrogate, meanwhile...Full Story »

Harrogate goalkeeper Mark Oxley is out of Friday’s League Two clash with Swindon after breaking his leg.An X-ray has revealed the 31-year-old, who walked off the pitch after sustaining his injury at Salford on Saturday, has fractured his left fibula and will not play again this season.Oxley’s misfortune means Joe Cracknell, who replaced him at the weekend, is manager Simon Weaver&rsq...Full Story »

Ben Garner insists the Sky Bet League Two play-off race is not over yet after with Newport nicked a 1-0 win at Swindon courtesy of a Dion Conroy own goal.The Exiles had only registered one shot on goal over 90 minutes but scored late as the Swindon captain bundled a cross into his net.Robins boss Garner said: “It’s not like we aren’t creating or aren’t looking like scorin...Full Story »

Newport’s Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes were boosted as Dion Conroy’s 89th-minute own goal saw them secure a 1-0 victory at Swindon.Louis Reed almost marked his return from suspension by gifting the Exiles an early goal, with Robbie Willmott intercepting a pass on the edge of the box but overpowering the final ball.The hosts controlled the majority of the first half as Swindon we...Full Story »

Swindon will have Jake O’Brien and Louis Reed available for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two meeting with Newport.On-loan Crystal Palace defender O’Brien has overcome illness, while midfielder Reed has completed a two-match ban following his dismissal in last month’s 2-1 win over Sutton.Teenage forward Harry Parsons, who has been used predominantly as a substitute this seaso...Full Story »